Masaaki Yuasa
Directing · Born 1965-03-16 · age 61 · Fukuoka, Japan
Masaaki Yuasa is an anime television and film director, screenwriter, storyboard artist and animator known for his wild free form style. He was born on March 16, 1965, in Fukuoka, Japan. In June 2014, he announced that he, along with his close affiliate Eunyoung Choi, had founded an animation studio by the name of Science SARU. Yuasa retired as the president of Science SARU on March 25, 2020. On February 17, 2025, the launch of his second animation studio, ame pippin, was announced.
Titles
Adventure Time
Devilman Crybaby
My Neighbors the Yamadas
Ride Your Wave
Mind Game
Japan Sinks: 2020
Night Is Short, Walk On Girl
AIKa
Cat Soup
Inu-Oh
Lu Over the Wall
The Tatami Galaxy
Space Dandy
Ping Pong the Animation
Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
Crayon Shin-chan: Action Mask vs. Leotard Devil
Genius Party
Kick-Heart
Crayon Shin-chan: Pursuit of the Balls of Darkness
Crayon Shin-chan: Great Adventure In Henderland
Crayon Shin-chan: Intense Battle! Robo Dad Strikes Back
Welcome to the Space Show
Kaiba
Crayon Shin-chan: Jungle That Invites Storm
Doraemon: Nobita and the Animal Planet
Video Girl Ai
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian
Crayon Shin-chan: Unkokusai's Ambition
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Crayon Shin-chan: Blitzkrieg! Pig's Hoof's Secret Mission
Kemonozume
Noiseman Sound Insect
Crayon Shin-chan: Explosion! The Hot Spring's Feel Good Final Battle
Photokano
Junk Town
Genius Party
YUREI DECO
The Whale Hunt
Chibi Maruko-chan: My Favorite Song
The Hakkenden: Legend of the Dog Warriors
The Tatami Time Machine Blues
Chibi Maruko-chan
Super Shiro
Osomatsu-kun
Genius Party Beyond
Japan Sinks: 2020 Theatrical Edition
Shin-Men
Slime Adventures: Yeah! The Sea!
Vampiyan Kids
Pigtails, Li'l Spider Girl, Kick-Heart
Daisy's Life